Russell David Nauman

Thursday

Dec 31, 2009 at 12:01 AM

Bolock Funeral Home

Russell David Nauman, 76, of Cresco, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, at home.

Born in Mount Pocono he was the son of the late David and Hattie (Dotterer) Nauman. He was self-employed in the excavating and construction industry. Russell founded the Pocono Mountain Construction Company in 1973, which is now under the operation of his son, Mark.

He was a member of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Mount Pocono. Russell was also a veteran of the United States Army National Guard.

He is survived by his son, Mark David Nauman of Cresco; a daughter, Lynn Ann Nauman of Staten Island, N.Y.; sisters, Shirley Kistler of Cresco and Charlotte Miller of Marshalls Creek; special friend, Laura Ferrara of Cresco; and several nieces and nephews; and his loyal dog, "Mister."

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his longtime companion, Millie Pozniak.

The Rev. Peter Richert will conduct a funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Mount Pocono. There will be a viewing from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, at the Bolock Funeral Home, corner of routes 940 and 390 in Paradise Valley, and again from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Monday. Interment will follow in Keokee Chapel Cemetery, Paradise Valley.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 675 Belmont Ave., Mount Pocono, PA 18344.